Never Again Yours (Isadora and Magnus)

Chapter 48

Before anyone could even set foot in the investment division, they had to clear a series of cutthroat rounds just to get in.

And once inside, the real tests began-multiple rounds of strict evaluation and assessment.

Only those who survived it all would finally earn The Fitzgerald Group's investment.

If Isadora really tried to go through the official application process, there was no way she'd make it in time, and even less chance she'd survive the selection.

Isadora considered her options for a long moment.

Then, quietly, she spoke: "Victor, you said before that you'd grant me a wish. Would that cover a four-billion-dollar investment?"

"Isadora!"

She straightened instinctively, almost snapping to attention. "I'm here."

Well, well. She actually wanted to use that wish for money.

Clever girl.

That night, when she'd so casually said she'd be his woman... clearly, it meant nothing to her.

Victor's expression darkened, a sly smile tugging at the corner of his mouth. "You already used your wish."

Isadora's eyes widened. "When?"

closer, his lips nearly brushing her ear as he

sending a shiver straight

flush crept up Isadora's neck as memories from that wild night surged to the

her skin, leaving her breathless and undone. Isadora's voice faltered. "But

his eyes as he took in the

bitterly, always

If she'd known, she never would have blurted out

said softly, "when you ask for something-whether it's a favor or just gratitude—you need to show a little sincerity.

lifted her gaze,

so close now she could see her own

"What kind of

"For example... why not

"Do you dare?"

he spoke, his voice turned low and heated, the kind of tone that left no room for

on edge, the fine hairs on her

"I-I don't want to."

"But I do."

she whispered, her voice

her waist, pulling her firmly against

push him away, but it was useless. His presence was overwhelming his scent, his warmth, filling all